Actually I think you were very brave to let dear auntie try to help. I am too much of a control freak to even consider it, even if it were in my best interests.
Celebrate that you are on the QB. You are lucky to have such resources available.
In other words, reframe the results into a more positive force.
Whatever you do decide to do I would suggest you iron them with Best Press or starch. If you are in an area with lots of bugs around you can put some bay leaves in with the fabric if you starch the pieces. Separate them as yuo are able. Then take some pictures and post them. There are a lot of creative quilters on the QB who would be able to help you.